Sebastian Ernst
Candidate for Mayor, City of Falmouth
Background
Former Falmouth mayor (removed by the city council in January 2024 on misconduct charges he disputed) and former city council member; U.S. Marine Corps veteran and downtown business owner. Finished third in the May 2026 Republican primary for county judge/executive.
Documented positions
Public safety
Proposes moving police and fire services from cities to county
He proposed a unified county fire department with satellite stations, said at an April 2026 forum while running for county judge/executive.
ReportTaking measure: Farms, fire departments top debate topicsNews coverage · Falmouth Outlook · Apr 14, 2026 · falmouthoutlook.com
“My priority is to get the cities out of the police and fire business”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports ending city-run utilities
He said Falmouth's electric rates are about 30 percent higher than private power companies' rates.
ReportTaking measure: Farms, fire departments top debate topicsNews coverage · Falmouth Outlook · Apr 14, 2026 · falmouthoutlook.com
“Cities don't need to be involved in utilities.”
Supports a single countywide water district
ReportTaking measure: Farms, fire departments top debate topicsNews coverage · Falmouth Outlook · Apr 14, 2026 · falmouthoutlook.com
“He also called for a unified water district to save money and improve water quality.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Sebastian Ernst on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Pendleton County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Pendleton County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 (Pendleton County)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Ex-superintendent wins nomination for judge executive
News coverage · Falmouth Outlook · May 27, 2026 · falmouthoutlook.com
- 'We can do better': Judge candidates debate
News coverage · Falmouth Outlook · Mar 30, 2026 · falmouthoutlook.com
- Impeached: Falmouth mayor removed from office after tumultuous year
News coverage · Falmouth Outlook · Jan 8, 2024 · falmouthoutlook.com
- Taking measure: Farms, fire departments top debate topics
News coverage · Falmouth Outlook · Apr 14, 2026 · falmouthoutlook.com
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